It's August 1888, Just Three Weeks Before Jack The Ripper Will Terrorize Whitechapel, And Another Murderer Is Stalking The Streets Of New York. His Handiwork Bears The Hallmarks Of A Demonic Possession—but Amateur Sleuth Harrison Fearing Pell Is Certain Her Quarry Is A Man Of Flesh And Blood. And She Hopes To Make Her Reputation By Solving The Bizarre Case Before The Man The Press Has Dubbed Mr. Hyde Strikes Again. From The Squalor Of The Five Points To The High-class Gambling Dens Of The Tenderloin And The Glittering Mansions Of Fifth Avenue, Harry Follows The Trail Of A Remorseless Killer, Uncovering A Few Embarrassing Secrets Of New York's Richest High Society Families Along The Way. Are The Murders A Case Of Black Magic—or Simple Blackmail? And Will The Trail Lead Closer To Home Than She Ever Imagined? Praise For The Daemoniac While The Clever Mystery Is Reason Enough To Keep Pages Turning, The Novel’s Writing Remains Its Greatest Asset. Employing A Tone That Affects The Style Of Victorian Literature And The Conan Doyle Stories, But Without The Stiffness Readers Might Associate With Older Fiction, The Prose Is A Genuine Delight. Furthermore, The Characters Conjure Holmes And Watson Without Belaboring The Point Or Adopting A Sense Of Smug Superiority. Ross Provides Two Endlessly Charming Sleuths, And Harry’s Womanhood Adds New Depth To Familiar Ground. All In All, There’s An Impressive Amount Of Detail And Care Packed Into These Pages, Not Only In References To The Holmes Canon, But Also In Inventive Storytelling And Colorful Portraiture Of 19th-century New York. An Unexpected Treat Of A Detective Novel With A Strong Heroine, Making Ross A Name To Look Out For. -kirkus Reviews Harry And John Are A Most Appealing Pair…frequent Nods To The Sherlock Holmes Canon And A Blend Of Charm And Darkness Turned This First Volume Of A Hopefully Long-running Series Into A Few Hours Of Pure Pleasure. -buried Under Books This Mash-up Of Genres Is Amazing…anyone Who Enjoys Mysteries Will Appreciate This Unique Setting And Intriguing Setup. The Characters Are Deep And The Background Is Gripping. -desert Rose Reviews A Truly Gorgeous Gothic Mystery. -mama Reads Blog Greatly Entertaining, Fun, Thrilling, At Times Chilling And With A Light Hint Of Romance. I Have No Word Left To Say, Only 'perfect'. -field Of Bookish Dreams Absolutely Fascinating And Delightful! The Daemoniac Kept Me Guessing With A Great Cast Of Characters, Wonderful Atmosphere, And A Mystery That I Was Eager To Have Unraveled. Definitely Looking Forward To The Next Book! -it Starts At Midnight The Daemoniac Is A Great Read. Perfect For Fans Of The Jackaby Series And Of The Netflix Tv Show Penny Dreadful. -book Briefs Ross Proved That The Landscape Of Historical New York Is Just As Magical As Any Fantasy Setting. –crazy For Ya An Incredibly Well Written And Developed Story And One That Will Grab You From The Very First Page…this Is A Must Read. That Ending!!! Can't Wait To See Where The Author Goes With It!! -book Lovers Life
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Daemoniac
von Kat Ross
It's August 1888, Just Three Weeks Before Jack The Ripper Will Terrorize Whitechapel, And Another Murderer Is Stalking The Streets Of New York. His Handiwork Bears The Hallmarks Of A Demonic Possession—but Amateur Sleuth Harrison Fearing Pell Is Certain Her Quarry Is A Man Of Flesh And Blood. And She Hopes To Make Her Reputation By Solving The Bizarre Case Before The Man The Press Has Dubbed Mr. Hyde Strikes Again. From The Squalor Of The Five Points To The High-class Gambling Dens Of The Tenderloin And The Glittering Mansions Of Fifth Avenue, Harry Follows The Trail Of A Remorseless Killer, Uncovering A Few Embarrassing Secrets Of New York's Richest High Society Families Along The Way. Are The Murders A Case Of Black Magic—or Simple Blackmail? And Will The Trail Lead Closer To Home Than She Ever Imagined? Praise For The Daemoniac While The Clever Mystery Is Reason Enough To Keep Pages Turning, The Novel’s Writing Remains Its Greatest Asset. Employing A Tone That Affects The Style Of Victorian Literature And The Conan Doyle Stories, But Without The Stiffness Readers Might Associate With Older Fiction, The Prose Is A Genuine Delight. Furthermore, The Characters Conjure Holmes And Watson Without Belaboring The Point Or Adopting A Sense Of Smug Superiority. Ross Provides Two Endlessly Charming Sleuths, And Harry’s Womanhood Adds New Depth To Familiar Ground. All In All, There’s An Impressive Amount Of Detail And Care Packed Into These Pages, Not Only In References To The Holmes Canon, But Also In Inventive Storytelling And Colorful Portraiture Of 19th-century New York. An Unexpected Treat Of A Detective Novel With A Strong Heroine, Making Ross A Name To Look Out For. -kirkus Reviews Harry And John Are A Most Appealing Pair…frequent Nods To The Sherlock Holmes Canon And A Blend Of Charm And Darkness Turned This First Volume Of A Hopefully Long-running Series Into A Few Hours Of Pure Pleasure. -buried Under Books This Mash-up Of Genres Is Amazing…anyone Who Enjoys Mysteries Will Appreciate This Unique Setting And Intriguing Setup. The Characters Are Deep And The Background Is Gripping. -desert Rose Reviews A Truly Gorgeous Gothic Mystery. -mama Reads Blog Greatly Entertaining, Fun, Thrilling, At Times Chilling And With A Light Hint Of Romance. I Have No Word Left To Say, Only 'perfect'. -field Of Bookish Dreams Absolutely Fascinating And Delightful! The Daemoniac Kept Me Guessing With A Great Cast Of Characters, Wonderful Atmosphere, And A Mystery That I Was Eager To Have Unraveled. Definitely Looking Forward To The Next Book! -it Starts At Midnight The Daemoniac Is A Great Read. Perfect For Fans Of The Jackaby Series And Of The Netflix Tv Show Penny Dreadful. -book Briefs Ross Proved That The Landscape Of Historical New York Is Just As Magical As Any Fantasy Setting. –crazy For Ya An Incredibly Well Written And Developed Story And One That Will Grab You From The Very First Page…this Is A Must Read. That Ending!!! Can't Wait To See Where The Author Goes With It!! -book Lovers Life
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Rezension von Natália Oliveira>ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.< What first started as a mystery novel, soon turned into a very good paranormal mystery, maybe not so rich with symbolisms and clever clues scattered through the book, but I liked how the author wove the story of The Ripper through this novel, even though we'll only get to see it more in the next book, along with actual facts. I was actually itching for a good Paranormal mystery for a while and this gave me a very nice "The Diviners" feel and it left me at times a little chilled and creeped out. The early 1900's New York kind of dark setting also helped a lot to give that creepy feeling to this novel after the supernatural elements came into play. While I guessed the real culprit early on, I never could guess how it was done and the final scenes held some surprises, as well as a nice bridge to the next novel. There were some loose ends that didn't get an explanation in this book, but since it's the first in a series, I hope the next one will bring answers. The best thing in the book though were the characters. They were all interesting and very likable, you find yourself caring for them after the first few chapters. Their personalities are very different but they all flesh out nicely, it really feels as if they could come out of the page at any second. And since it's a POV, it felt like Harry was actually talking to me at times. Speaking of Harry, I absolutely loved her. She's fierce, she's brave, she has a very no-nonsense attitude, she's clever and witty, she's snarky and she doesn't let the fact that she is a woman, a very young one at that, in a man's world and that she have to fight her way through society to get things done. She actually recognize that society is extremely sexist and sometimes she uses it in her favor and as part of her strategy to gather information or go after a lead. She's so strong and even though she questions herself sometimes and admits she makes mistakes, that only makes her more relatable and more human. I also liked the idea that Sherlock Holmes was actually based on a female detective, in this book at least. I hope to see more allusions to the famous detective stories in the next novels, or more of Arthur Conan Doyle. I hope he plays a larger role in this series! I'm also really excited to see how this 'partnership' with James <s>Moriarty</s> Moran will play out in the next books and the toll it will take on the Pell sisters. Overall, I really enjoyed the book and I'll definitely continue with the series! 4 stars.